School of Government Training for New Legislators Highlights Bipartisanship

At the UNC School of Government’s orientation, politicians from both sides of the aisle learn how to govern. UNC.edu recently highlighted the training with an article from Josh McCormack.

First CivicTech RDU Meetup

Thursday, March 13, 6-8 PM

Boxyard RTP

900 Park Offices Drive

Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

Come As You Are, Meet Fellow Civic Tech Enthusiasts!

We're thrilled to launch CivicTech RDU, a new community for everyone passionate about government technology in the Triangle area. Whether you're a designer, developer, policy expert, or just curious about how technology can improve public services – this meetup is for you!

• Casual Networking: Meet fellow professionals from across the civic tech ecosystem
• Good Food & Drinks: Enjoy delicious offerings from Boxyard RTP's vendors
• No Agenda, No Pressure: Just good conversation in a relaxed atmosphere
• Community Building: Help shape the future of this new meetup group
• No presentations, no project commitments – just an opportunity to connect with like-minded folks who care about making government technology work better for everyone.

CivicTech RDU is a community of folks passionate about government technology—engineers, designers, content creators, policy experts, and civic-minded individuals—who gather to connect, share ideas, and build relationships.

Apply to be a Graduate Writing Coach TA!

Graduate Students: Would you like to improve your teaching skills? Gain valuable professional experience working with students one-on-one? Learn more about teaching writing? Becoming a Writing Center coach provides a wonderful opportunity to develop your teaching skills, learn more about yourself as a writer, and join a dynamic community of graduate and undergraduate student coaches from across the University. We are seeking applicants from a variety of fields. You'll find a link to our application web form and further information at http://writingcenter.unc.edu/about/teaching-assistantships-in-the-writing-center/. If you have questions, contact Assistant Director Alex Funt at tafunt@email.unc.edu. Applications are due March 10!

Graduate Student Academic Coaching Group

Every Monday through April 28, 4-5 pm

Greenlaw 221

Looking for support in grad school? Trying to make progress on your coursework, thesis, or dissertation? Seeking greater balance or accountability in your academic and professional life? Join our weekly coaching group for graduate students! No registration necessary.

Bynum Hall Food Pantry Now Open

Our new pantry is here to support graduate students in need with canned goods, toiletries, cleaning supplies, childcare essentials and more. The pantry is typically open Monday-Friday, 10:00 am-3:00 pm, but please email Leanne Bajkowski to confirm a time and ensure someone will be available to assist you. 

Dinner & Discourse: A Conversation with Graduate Students

Thursday, March 20, 4-5:30 pm

UNC Graduate Student Center

The Program for Public Discourse, Graduate and Professional Student Government (GPSG) and The Graduate School invite you to participate in a thought-provoking discussion with fellow graduate students at Dinner and Discourse. This facilitated conversation will explore ways to navigate complex topics and provide tools for addressing the impact of global issues. Discussion topics will include immigration, free speech, climate concerns, politics in the academy and more. Register for the event today.

Support Groups at CAPS Spring 2025

UNC Counseling and Psychological Services has a number of Interest Groups offered this term. Details on joining can be found on their website, and in the links in buttons below. In-person and Zoom options are available. Check out options including:

• Autistic Students Social Group
• Chronic Illness Support
• Courage to Heal: A Sexual Assault Recovery Group
• Empowering Black Women
• First in the Family
• Graduate/Professional Student & Postdoc Support
• Grief Group: Living with Loss
• In, Out, & In Between: A Gender & Sexuality Spectrum Group
• Between the Boxes: Multi-Racial Support Group

and more!

Free Tax Prep for Graduate Students

Now through April 11, the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide in partnership with the IRS will provide tax assistance to all graduate students including resident and nonresident international students. Their IRS-certified tax counselors are specially trained in graduate student tax matters including complex education tax credits and foreign tax treaty benefits.

To request this fully virtual service, submit a Service Request Form and an IRS-certified tax counselor will follow up with detailed instructions.

LGBTQIA+ Seminar March 22

First Cary United Methodist Church and St. Francis United Methodist Church are excited to co-sponsor a free LGBTQIA+ seminar on Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 9 am to 12:30 pm at St. Francis UMC, 2965 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary, NC 27518.

This interactive seminar will be led by Angel Collie, Director of Duke’s Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity. It will cover a host of topics, including: 

• Understanding key terms and pronouns used in the LGBTQIA+ community;
• Current laws passed in NC that impact the LGBTQIA+ community;
• LGBTQIA+ historical background with key dates and events;
• Resources that are currently available to support members of the LGBTQIA+ community; and
• How churches/synagogues, groups, individuals, and the community can provide support to members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Find out more and register here by March 7.

Sustainable Carolina Repair Fair

Kick off Earth Month with Sustainable Carolina’s Repair Fair, in partnership with BeAM. Join us on Tuesday, April 1 from 10 am - 2 pm in the Murray Hall lobby.

We invite students, faculty and staff to bring items to be fixed or volunteer at the event! We’re looking for volunteers who have experience repairing electronics/small appliances, clothes, jewelry, and anything else someone might bring in from home. Apply to volunteer and submit your items to repair here.